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Commercial Court adjourns fraud set-aside point in Stor RB One v Kanthasamy pending appeal

Commercial Court lets forged guarantee claim proceed to trial while novel set-aside point awaits appeal.

High Court overturns Article 8 discharge in Bucharest v Preda extradition appeal

High Court finds family impact not exceptionally severe, allowing Romania's extradition appeal against Preda.

Court of Appeal backs ValueLicensing over Microsoft in second-hand software licence fight

Court of Appeal dismisses Microsoft's appeals on jurisdiction and copyright exhaustion in second-hand licence dispute.

Lawrence and others v Associated Newspapers: High Court dismisses Prince Harry's unlawful information gathering claim

High Court dismisses unlawful information gathering claims by Prince Harry and co-claimants against Associated Newspapers.

Anti-SLAPP law: a milestone, but not yet a shield

The Kamal judgment shows courts will enforce anti-SLAPP law, but its costs-only remedies leave under-resourced defendants inadequately protected.

Fieldfisher enhances Paris Corporate practice

Fieldfisher has appointed Private Equity and M&A expert Rodolphe Amaudric du Chaffaut as partner in Paris office

Katten adds Charlotte Hill to London team

Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP welcomes Charlotte Hill to enhance its financial regulatory practice in London

New penalties for polluting water companies

Water companies in the UK now face financial penalties up to £500,000 as part of reforms aimed at improving waterways